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Solve the system by substitution 2x + 5y = - 3 and y = - 1

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Answer:

x = 1

y= -1

Explanation:

Plug in for y

2x + (5)(-1) = -3

2x - 5 = -3

2x = - 3 + 5

2x = 2

x = 1

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